“Other technological updates will include the requirement for tyres to be fitted with electronic identification to improve the efficiency of the scrutineering procedures.” “These targets have been agreed through consultation with the Commercial Rights Holders and the Teams, and are designed to ensure a wide working range, minimise overheating, and have low degradation whilst also creating the possibility for variation in strategy,” the FIA said. In announcing the bidding process, FIA indicated that sustainability would be a critical focus.
However, we refrain from commenting on any particular categories.” Their Firestone brand is the exclusive supplier for Ind圜ar.īridgestone did not confirm the bid, telling Motorsport that “Bridgestone has a heritage of over 60 years in motorsports and we will continue to pursue sustainable global motorsports activities. The Japanese company made its F1 debut back in 1997, and was the sole tyre supplier for the sport during the 1999, 2000, and 2007-2010 seasons. This would not be Bridgestone’s first appearance on the F1 grid. The initial phase of that process has closed, and according to a report from Motorsport Bridgestone has submitted a bid. However, that could change for the 2025 season.Įarlier this spring FIA, the governing body for motorsport, opened up the tender process for F1 tyre suppliers. Italian manufacturer Pirelli has been involved in F1 since the sport’s inception, and since 2011 has been the exclusive tyre supplier for the sport. A Bridgestone bid? Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images However, while things could be static at the front of the field, some potential big changes could be coming to the grid over the next few years. While there is hope that Mercedes might start to put some pressure on Verstappen and Red Bull, thanks to recent upgrades to the W14, only time will tell if their double podium in Barcelona was a one-off, or a sign that they have finally turned the corner.
A race week begins, Max Verstappen looks dominant in practice, qualifies up front, and then pulls away from the field on Sunday. The 2023 Formula 1 season has begun to take on an air of repetition.
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